Losing My Voice
...I
attempt
to sing a song
hubby covers his ears
says I sound like a cat in pain
so I’ll never attempt karaoke
though I was once head chorister
in a
choir!
Ring My Bell Poetry ...
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Categories:
chorister, humorous, music,
Form: Free verse
Fantasy
...Dangling in between my legs was my stoned tail
Making every effort to peep out of the zip
Just appreciate the the glory of God displaying wonders right in its presence in our solitude.
Salivating ...
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Categories:
chorister, adventure, imagination, romantic, romantic
Form: Free verse
The Dove
...The Dove is a sign of love and peace,
Preached of holiness, devotion and grace.
Genesis recalls, Noah released a Dove,
An Olive branch to forgive Human race.
Doves portrayed in song and prayer,...
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Categories:
chorister, bird, blessing, celebration, god,
Form: Rhyme
Distant Thoughts
...Would You rather I be in church today
Or enjoying the enchantment of Your creation
Mesmerized, I inhale nature’s fragrance
Bible on my lap, open to Psalm 19:1
As the shy, golden Th...
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Categories:
chorister, faith, nature,
Form: Free verse
Epitaph
...Here lies a besotted chorister, too soon
Out of grog and out of tune.
A basso nicht-so profundo is ne'er forgot
Whether he die by clinker or by pot....
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Categories:
chorister, eulogy,
Form: Epitaph
Sabbath
...Some keep the Sabbath going to Church
I just keep staying at home
with thunder for a chorister
and an ochard for a dome
Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice
I just wear my wings
instead of tolling the...
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Categories:
chorister, faith, religion, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Advent Service
...Advent Service
Fresh-faced innocence
In light's pure radiance
Eyes aglowing
Wonder showing
In receipt of given light
Shines within the darkest night.
Christ has come into this world
Inno...
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Categories:
chorister, faith, inspirationalchild,
Form: Couplet
Only She Could Deliver
...The Birds And The Bees
Honey tasters and givers
Immaculate creatures that natures delivered
Beautiful colours these gifted with wings
Insects so small, some with a sting
Ringed or hooped to th...
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Categories:
chorister, nature
Form: Acrostic